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Download full textLumsden, Linda S. – 1992
Prospects for making formal principal preparation programs more relevant to actual administrator experience are described in this Digest. First, some of the deficiencies of traditional preparation programs are outlined. Next, ways in which shared decision making and decentralization have affected principals' preservice training needs are…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Effectiveness, Decision Making Skills, Educational Administration
Liontos, Lynn Balster – 1994
Shared decision-making (SDM) is becoming a part of many American schools. Shared decision making is based on a premise that relies on four main assumptions: (1) those closest to the children will make the best decisions concerning the children's education; (2) teachers, parents, and school staff should have influence in policies; (3) those who…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Decision Making Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Management Development
Lankard, Bettina A. – 1996
Many educators believe the role of vocational education is to prepare students for work in a given trade or vocational area with the focus on job skill training. Some contend vocational education should concentrate more broadly on all aspects of students' career development, including lifelong learning, employability, and cognitive skills. One way…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Career Development, Constructivism (Learning), Critical Thinking
Cook, Kay K. – 1984
Intended for educational policy makers, this publication considers the teaching of controversial topics. Specifically discussed are what issues are considered controversial, why controversial topics should be taught, court decisions, ways educators can prepare for community response or complaints, and questions to address when making curriculum…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Litigation, Curriculum, Curriculum Development
Kerka, Sandra – 2001
Life is more complex than ever for adults in the 21st century as a result of technological advances; the changing nature of work, workplaces, and working relationships; international economic competition; the changing demographics of workers, families, and communities; and longer life spans. Learning to cope with all these changing…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Basic Education, Adult Development, Adult Learning
Imel, Susan – 1989
Employers expect their employees to have basic skills in reading, writing, and math; speaking and listening skills; problem-solving ability; employability skills; reasoning skills; leadership skills; computer literacy; interpersonal skills; ability-to-learn/learning-how-to-learn skills; and collaborative/teamwork skills. How well do employers…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Literacy, Decision Making Skills
